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AK62 YXW

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,839 mi
Last recorded95,839 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 YXW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 95,839 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 95,828 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 85,921 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 74,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 74,639 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 63,610 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 52,509 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 44,086 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 33,614 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 29,017 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 18,555 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 16,713 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 13,313 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 13,313 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 11,118 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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AK62 YXW is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 75,001 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK62 YXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK62 YXW registered?

AK62 YXW is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is AK62 YXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 YXW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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